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Minnesota Twins to turn back the clock in May 30 game

By Mike Berardinomberardino@pioneerpress.com

Posted:
05/13/2013 12:01:00 AM CDT

Updated:
05/13/2013 09:52:13 PM CDT

The Minnesota Twins announced plans for a "Turn Back the Clock" game during a news conference at Target Field on Monday, May 13, 2013. Players modeling the uniforms are, from left, Oswaldo Arcia, Pedro Florimon, Joe Mauer Glen Perkins, Trevor Plouffe and Brian Dozier. (Photo courtesy Minnesota Twins)

St. Paul's baseball heritage will be honored May 30 when the Twins wear throwback uniforms for a "Turn Back the Clock" game against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Before Monday's game, Twins closer Glen Perkins and closer Joe Mauer modeled the throwback uniforms of the 1948 St. Paul Saints, for whom hall of fame catcher Roy Campanella became the first African-American to play in the American Association.

Campanella played 35 games for the Saints, hitting .325 to earn a promotion to the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Hall of famer Paul Molitor, a St. Paul native and product, will take photographs with fans on Target Plaza from 5:15 to 6 p.m. Molitor also will catch the ceremonial first pitch from his former coach, Billy Pederson.

In addition, Bob Klepperich, current manager of Midway Stadium, will raise the Twins Territory team flag. Klepperich worked at Lexington Park, home of the original Saints, in the 1950s.

The first 20,000 fans will receive a St. Paul Saints pennant.

Briefly

Right-hander Liam Hendriks (sore elbow) was placed on the seven-day disabled list at Triple-A Rochester. He has been examined by team doctors and the issue is considered minor. "He seems to be OK," Twins GM Terry Ryan said.